S8 9EH is a safe, established residential area on Derbyshire Lane, 0.4km from Meersbrook Bank in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Gleadless Valley ward and the Sheffield, Heeley constituency.
For families considering a move, S8 9EH represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k.
Census 2021 statistics for S8 9EH are sourced from Output Area E00040410 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DERBYSHIRE LANE, S8 9EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DERBYSHIRE LANE, S8 9EH.
273
36
£ 46,000 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S8 9EH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
S8 9EH is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S8 9EH. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 187,750
4 sales · Mean £ 161,875
Flat
£ 100,000
1 sales · Mean £ 100,000
Semi-Detached
£ 202,500
1 sales · Mean £ 202,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S8 9EH has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Meersbrook Bank Primary School
Nether Edge Primary School
Woodseats Primary School
Holt House Infant School
Carfield Primary School
Carter Knowle Junior School
Mercia School
Mundella Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Farm Foods Ltd0.8 km
- Archer Road Beer Stop0.7 km
- B & M Retail Limited0.5 km
- KST Trade Ltd0.5 km
- Thorpe House Post Office & News Agent0.8 km
- + 29 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Chilito0.8 km
- Sugar Desserts & Co0.6 km
- Town Wok0.6 km
- Bishops Caribbean Bistro0.8 km
- Derbyshire Lane Fish Bar1.0 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- The Boston Arms0.9 km
- Prince of Wales0.9 km
- T & C Williams (Builders) Ltd0.5 km
- Barrowboy0.8 km
- Nether Edge Bowling Club0.9 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
64 nearby- Cheeba Cheeba Coffee Shop0.5 km
- Dunelm Mills0.5 km
- Mavi Ruya Turkish Bar & Grill0.6 km
- McDonalds Restaurant Ltd0.8 km
- Tony's Kitchen0.5 km
- + 59 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland - The Food Warehouse0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Aldi Stores0.7 km
- Costcutter0.5 km
- Ranet Retail0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield3.0 km
- Dore & Totley3.7 km
- Darnall5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Derbyshire Lane/Cliffefield Road0.1 km
- Norton Lees Road/Derbyshire Lane0.1 km
- Norton Lees Road/Cockayne Place0.2 km
- Derbyshire Lane/Chesterfield Road0.2 km
- Chesterfield Road/Millmount Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S89EH · Data under Open Government Licence